Wildacres

Read what one SMRMC member had to say about his experience at Wildacres.

My Visit to Wildacres
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The registration form is available at the EFMLS Website
or download here
2023 Wildacres Registration Form

Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to make that trip to Wildacres this year?

The clock is ticking, marking off the minutes and hours before the EFMLS Workshops’ 50TH year at Wildacres this May 15-21. There are plenty of spaces to be filled. If you have never been to an EFMLS Wildacres Workshop, this May would be an ideal time to find out why so many people rave about the week and return year after year. In addition to the regular activities (classes, lectures by the speaker-in-residence, tailgate, auction, etc.), special activities are being planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wildacres workshops. You have to be there to participate in the activities.

The instructors are superb and well-known. Want to know what classes are being offered, who is teaching them, see the following list. Attached is a “Class Schedule” that gives detailed information about each class.
• Chainmaille—Jim Hird
• Faceting—Bernie Emery
• Gem Tree Art—Linda Boronczyk
• Intarsia—Chuck Bruce
• Mineral ID--Mike Wise of the Smithsonian Institute
• Silversmithing—Basic and intermediate--Richard Meszler
• Soapstone Carving—Ken Valko
• Wire Wrapping—Jacolyn Campbell

A registration form is at the EFMLS website, https://efmls.org/wildacres/

The fall Speaker-in-Residence will be Helen Serras-Herman. Helen is a world-known artist who hails from Arizona. She will give a series of lectures that are sure to be interesting, educational and fun. Read her attached bio.

Wildacres is infectious! Wildacres is a relaxing week away from the pressures of daily life and the hustle and bustle of car noise, blaring radios and TV’s, etc. The retreat is in the mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland, NC. The “noises” you hear on campus are the singing of birds, people laughing and talking, and perhaps the playing a musical instrument along with the hammering or sawing of folks creating wonderful projects in their classes.

The cost for the week is more than reasonable at $455 per person. Where else can you get room and board, instruction in a class or two of your choice, great food, and a chance to learn from terrific instructors and hear an excellent “Speaker-in-Residence” for that low a cost for a week? Add to that a chance to visit various locations around the beautiful countryside on mid-week Activity Day, enjoy (and bid on) items at an always fun auction, buy or sell at the tailgate, etc.

There is not enough space here to tell you all the great advantages and features of Wildacres. Here is a quick overview:
• See for miles across the Blue Ridges from nature-bounded decks.
• Meet the nicest of people and form many lasting relationships.
• Sleep like a baby amidst towering oaks and pines.
• Reward yourself with super jewelry/cut stones/carvings/classes you make special.
• Have fun.
• Take home to your club and friends wonderful tales of your special week.
Why procrastinate? Why not fill in the registration form and send it in today? Class sizes are limited, thus students for each class are assigned on a first-come, first-assigned basis. You definitely want to be assigned the class that is your first choice. What are YOU waiting for? Registration is now open. Register today!

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact:
John Milligan, Registrar (jmilligan@stny.rr.com)
Mark Kucera, Director (mark_j_kucera@yahoo.com)

Wildacres Committee, Steve Weinberger, Chairman